Hosta Red October Lobelia planted a piece in the

planted a piece in the ground

When they go dormant in fall

As the leaf ages

The clumps are topped with 4' stalks of near white flowers in early summer

Because it is seed sterile

Hosta Red October Lobelia planted a piece in theThis much sought after 1995 Roy Herold introduction (H. longipes var. hypoglauca x H. kikutii 'Harvest Delight') is one of the best of the "red petioled" hostas. The bright red pigment drenches the leaf petiole and extends slightly into the foliage. The dark green foliage with a silver white back makes a symmetrical clump. In early October, the 2' wide clumps put on quite a show as they are topped with an amazing number of 2' tall red purple spikes,